• Craft Show on tap for Dec. 5 at church

    The Elizabeth Circle of the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., will sponsor its third annual Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5. The event will feature Christmas-decorating items, jewelry, candles, soaps, suncatchers, stained glass, crocheted items and more handcrafted items.

  • Self-defense event to aid cancer research

    The Krav Maga Regional Training Center, East Brunswick, will conduct a Fight for the Cure Self-Defense Seminar 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Participants will learn the basics of Krav Maga, the official self-defense system of the Israeli defense forces, in a fun and safe environment. Cost is…

  • Donations needed for homeless pets

    Whisker Away Pet Sitting, LLC, Spotswood, is collecting items for homeless pets through Dec. 10. Cat and dog food, toys, treats, towels, blankets, laundry detergent, latex gloves, bleach, garbage bags, paper towels, hand sanitizer, hand soap, peanuts and parrot food are being accepted. Those interested may email whiskeraway@ aol.com to arrange for a pickup or…

  • Santa Breakfast, bazaar set at St. Stan’s

    St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. A Breakfast With Santa is set for 9-10:30 a.m., preceding the bazaar. Tickets, which cost $12 and include a hot breakfast and a photo with Santa, are on sale after Masses at St.…

  • Choirs to present Christmas concert

    The combined choirs of Trinity Presbyterian Church and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church will host a concert of sacred Christmas music at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Sacred Heart Church, Throop Avenue, New Brunswick. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary cake and coffee will be served after the concert. For…

  • Knights to sponsor Dec. 9 Cash for Gold

    St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will hold a Cash-for-Gold fundraiser 7-10 p.m. Dec. 9 at the council hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Guests will be offered immediate payment for unwanted gold, silver and platinum jewelry; U.S. and foreign coins; sterling silver; watches; etc. For more information, call 732-251- 9817.

  • Tickets on sale for JFVS Casino Night

    Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will sponsor its annual Casino Night beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at JFK Hospital Conference Center, Edison. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Women’s Center and the food pantry. Tickets cost $36 per person in advance, $45 at the door. For more information and…

  • Vendors on site at Holiday Pasta Dinner

    The Old Bridge High School Marching Knights Band will hold a Holiday Pasta Dinner 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 4 in the cafeteria at the high school main campus, Route 516. Cost is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for students/children; youngsters age 6 and under will be admitted free of charge. Price includes dinner, beverage,…

  • Youngsters invited to holiday programs

    The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, next to South Amboy High School, will host a variety of upcoming holiday youth-programming events. Registration is required for all activities. Children’s Night at the Movies will feature a screening of Disney “Up” at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 and Disney’s “G Force” at…

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